School should be a place where every learner belongs. Hello inclusionists, If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a guest on a podcast, I’ll let you in on a secret: I love it. If you have a podcast (even if it’s just you and your dog listening) don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll […]
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Watch the episode on YouTube. Radical Listening: How Jack Pearpoint’s Punk Rock | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Jack Pearpoint: Canadian publisher, inclusion advocate, and co‑creator of person‑centered planning tools like MAPS, PATH, and Circle of Friends. Jack’s work centers on relationships and building local leadership for change so every learner belongs. Episode Summary:
One film, one conversation, and one powerful reminder: belonging is the baseline. Hello inclusionists, Late-season baseball is my brain’s default setting right now. Every pitch matters, no panic, move the runner. Let’s go Dodgers. That is how my conversation with Samuel and Dan Habib felt on Think Inclusive. Except they are rooting for the Red Sox. Their new
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Watch the episode now on YouTube. Navigating the Path to True Inclusion with the Int | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Val Brown is a Black mom from North Carolina. She believes that education is a vehicle for social change, and encourages parents, caregivers, and educators to engage in public discourse about critical topics
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Listen to this episode on YouTube. Unveiling the Heart of Inclusion: How DEI Transfor | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Simone E. Morris is a seasoned Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner who has been working in the field since 2009. Initially working within corporate environments, Simone launched her independent consultancy in 2015. She
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Watch the episode on YouTube Why Schools Overuse Paraprofessionals in Inclusive | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Michael Giangreco is a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Special Education at the University of Vermont and is affiliated with the UVM Center on Disability and Community Inclusion. He’s authored over 200 publications, presented across the U.S. and internationally, and is known for
Watch the episode on YouTube Characteristics of Fully Inclusive Schools: A Conv | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Debbie Taub — TASH board member and technical assistance provider with the TIES Center, a national TA center focused on building inclusive systems for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. Also brings a parent perspective as
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Watch the episode on YouTube The Art of Advocacy: Charmaine Thaner on Building | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Charmaine Thaner is an inclusion advocate and founder of Collaborative Special Education Advocacy. She’s a former self‑contained special education teacher who became a general education teacher for 15 years, and now works alongside families and
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Watch the episode on YouTube Reimagining Special Education: Jenna Rufo on How I | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Dr. Jenna Rufo is an author, educator, and inclusive education consultant who founded empowerED School Solutions to help districts implement inclusive practices. She previously served as a special education administrator, director, and assistant superintendent, after beginning her
Watch the episode on YouTube. The Good Things in Life: Building Inclusive Lives | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Genia Stephen — founder and host of the Good Things In Life podcast. She supports families to help kids with intellectual disabilities build inclusive lives at home, school, and in the community. She’s also a midwife with 10+
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